[Boatanchors] Corrosion on tube pins and sockets

[Bill Cromwell]

Hi,

Use a brass bristled brush for corrosion that is in 'chunks' and a 
toothbrush (dental hygiene) for light oxidation. Don't use the spray. I 
have the Deoxit in a small vial with a fine brush (comes with the vial). 
It only takes a tiny amount. Spray splatters product all over everything 
@ everywhere *.*! For the light oxidation I use the CRC electrical 
contact cleaner with that toothbrush. The CRC is only available in spray 
cans. I spray it on the toothbrush. For tube pins I have had success 
with just a dry toothbrush and the CRC or Deoxit in the tube sockets. 
Most time just rocking the tube a little or a couple of plug-unplug 
cycles does the job. Do the least invasive and least messy thing.

73,

Bill  KU8H

On 2/26/19 8:50 AM, jeff wrote:
> On 2/25/19 2:48 PM, w3khg-john wrote:
>> Interested in hearing how vintage users clean the tube pins and 
>> sockets on their gear against corrosion. Any lubricating solution 
>> after cleaning?
> 
> if it's bad, a small metal brush, then some of that great CAIG spray. 
> The specific name escapes me. It's more expensive.
> 
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